Sparrow - Kirkland

Name: Sparrow - Kirkland
Address: 9736 NE 120th Pl, Kirkland, WA, United States, 98034
Telephone: (425) 686-8231
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

501 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Sparrow is a fine casual neighborhood restaurant in Juanita neighborhood of Kirkland. As you enter the live moss walls and weathered finishes make you feel cozy and welcomed. Carefully curated dishes are so delicious that they will take you back to your grandmothers kitchen.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Wine Bar, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(425) 686-8231
Website
https://sparrowkirkland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
For all catering requests please email info@sparrowkirkland.com
Private party facilities
Our private room seats up to 20 guests.

Location
9736 NE 120th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98034
Neighborhood
Kirkland
Cross street
99th Ave NE and NE 120th PL
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Eve Special Prix Fixe Menu
$75.00 per person
Dec 24, 2023 only
3-course special menu with live guitar entertainment. Let us cook, serve, and do the dishes for you on this special night (Tax and Gratuity will be additional) https://sparrowkirkland.com/christmasmenu/
Christmas Day Special Prix Fixe Menu
$75.00 per person
Dec 25, 2023 only
3-course special menu with live guitar entertainment. Let us cook, serve, and do the dishes for you on this special night (Tax and Gratuity will be additional) https://sparrowkirkland.com/christmasmenu/
New Years Eve Special Prix Fixe Menu
$75.00 per person
Dec 31, 2023 only
3-course special menu with live guitar entertainment. Let us cook, serve, and do the dishes for you on this special night (Tax and Gratuity will be additional) https://sparrowkirkland.com/christmasmenu/

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad Full$16.00
all-organic romaine lettuce, baked parmesan, lemon, house-made dressing & crostini
Chopped Romaine Salad$16.00
all organic avocado, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, green peas, served with spicy yogurt dressing.
Caesar Salad Half$10.00
all-organic romaine lettuce, baked parmesan, lemon, house-made dressing & crostini
Seafood Chowder Cup$9.00
fresh caught pnw clams, fish, shrimp, bacon, cream, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes
Seafood Chowder Bowl$16.00
fresh caught pnw clams, fish, shrimp, bacon, cream, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes
Chopped Romaine Half$10.00
all organic avocado, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, green peas, served with spicy yogurt dressing.

Shareables

House Bread$6.00
Burrata Avocado$16.00
organic avocado, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil & basil oil, burrata, served with house-made crostini.
Sliders$19.00
'painted hills' prime natural beef patty, 'macrina bakery' brioche bun, house-made chorizo aioli, cheddar, pickles, and sautéed onions.
Shishito Peppers$12.00
fried organic shishito peppers, house-made lemon oregano dressing, pickled onions & lemon zest.
Lamb Quesa-Birria Tacos$16.00
two quesa-birria tacos from 'anderson ranch' lamb, slow braised, cheese, house-made tortillas, cilantro, onions, served with house-made lamb au jus.
Hummus$16.00
secret house-made hummus, cucumber salad, mixed chopped olives, extra virgin olive oil, served w/ carrots, cucumbers & grilled pita.
Garlic Parmesan Steak Fries$12.00
thick cut fries, garlic, parmesan served w/ house-made garlic mustard aioli.
Spicy Tuna Tartare$24.00
fresh cut hawaiian grade #1 ahi; cubed, sesame oil, soy sauce, organic serrano peppers, green onions, avocado & taro chips.
Halibut Ceviche$21.00
fresh wild alaskan halibut marinated in freh lime juice, avocado, pico de gallo & homemade tortilla chips
Wings$18.00
bloody mary or buffalo, with blue cheese dressing.
Calamari$17.00
rings and tentacles, fried banana peppers, garlic aoli
Sausage Eggplant Parmigiana$16.00
cascioppo butcher made italian sausage fried eggplant house-made marinara sauce melted mozzarella
Truffle Deviled Eggs$18.00
all organic eggs, smoked paprika, black truffle oil & pickled onions.
Sausage Mussels$19.00
sauteed fresh caught pnw mussels, italian sausage made by local butcher cascioppo, garlic, serrano peppers & white wine lemon pan sauce served w/ house bread.

Entree

10 oz New York Steak$56.00
USDA prime cut, oregon painted hills ranch all natural meat, served a la cart cooked over charbroil high heat, topped w/ rosemary butter.
14 oz Ribeye Steak$65.00
USDA prime cut, oregon painted hills ranch all natural meat, served a la cart cooked over charbroil high heat, topped w/ rosemary butter.
Guajillo Chicken$36.00
all organic half chicken from 'draper valley,' guajillo marinade & house-made mashed potatoes.
Mushroom Burger$24.00
all vegeterian grilled portobello mushroom marinated in herbs, balsamic, pepper jack cheese, roasted red peppers, sauteed onions, arugula and garlic mustard aoli, served with fries
Sausage Rigatoni$24.00
'cascioppo' butcher made italian sausage, shaved garlic, parmesan cheese in a light garlic cream sauce.
Scallops & Pork Belly$46.00
three grilled large fresh caught scallops, roasted pork belly, red peppers & fig sauce, served with polenta.
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich$24.00
buttermilk chicken thigh. brioche bun, serrano chorizo aoli gruyere cheese pickled cucumber salad & pickled onions served with fries
Xtra Creamy Mac & Cheese$14.00
mix of heavy cream, gruyere and cheddar topped with baked breadcrumbs.
Zucchini Linguine$24.00
all organic noodles sauteed w/ extra virgin olive oil and tomatoes, marinated artichokes, kalamata olives, basil, chili flakes.
Prime Steak Sandwich$28.00
all natural meat from painted hills, ciabatta, caramelized onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, gruyere cheese & truffle aioli served w/ fries.
8 oz Filet Mignon$59.00
USDA prime cut, oregon painted hills ranch all natural meat, served a la cart cooked over charbroil high heat, topped w/ rosemary butter.
Wild Alaskan Halibut$46.00
pan seared, arugula, citrus heirloom tomato relish & lemon oregano dressing.
Spaghetti Carbonara$26.00
'daily's' bacon, garlic, onions, zucchini, spaghetti noodles, organic egg yolk & parmesan.

Sides

House Bread & Butter$6.00
Roasted Veggies$8.00
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Paprika & Corn Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Polenta$6.00
Side of Cucumbers and Carrots$2.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Cake$11.00
rich decadent, fudge like chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and seasonal fruit.
Doughnut Holes$14.00
made to order, 100% vanilla extract, sweet condensed milk, vanilla custard filling & chocolate sauce.

What 501 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Eastside
Neighborhood gem
Eastside
American

501 Reviews

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LynnH
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a perfect place for lunch! I love the ambience and the service is always above my expectations. Most importantly is that the food is always good. Highly recommend Sparrow for a good restaurant experience.
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MattR
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience4
The food at Sparrow is excellent, and the cocktails are tasty, but the service was some of the worst that I’ve experienced. Our server paid little attention to our table and put cocktails and food in front of the wrong people. I wouldn’t recommend Sparrow to my friends.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food was fantastic. Great combination of flavors. We will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another good experience at Sparrow. Our family of five, which includes three adult children had a great meal there last night. We ordered several shareables, a couple of sandwiches and a salad. Plus a few cocktails and glasses of wine. Everything was delicious. Favorites were the tuna shareable, fried chicken sandwich, lamb quesadilla shareable.
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TomF
Seattle
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food2service2ambience3
Been here two times but will not return again. Two strikes and you"re out. Do not understand all the 4-5 star reviews for this very disappointing restaurant. Worse Bloody Mary ever unless you like raw horse radish! Very expensive for mediocre food and poor service. 8 people and $300 bill for tasteless lunch!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
We decided to go back for thanksgiving dinner based on how excellent this experience was last year at this restaurant, however this year’s experience was disappointing. Starting from the ambience where the music was not aligned to holiday music as last year’s, service and dinner. We truly enjoyed the wine pairing the year before and it was advertised for this year but we found out at ordering that due to wine glasses availability they were not doing this option. The waiter also got our orders wrong and indicated that it was the chef’s desire and not ours what we received. Unfortunately, my family will try another restaurant for next year’s dinner.
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DaveL
Seattle
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had Thanksgiving dinner at sparrow. I am always appreciative of staff that work on holidays, so kudos to all who worked. We were slightly disappointed in that the online reservation mentioned the option of wine pairings, but when we asked for them we were told that they weren’t available. That said, the bisque and risotto were awesome!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibes and music and food, would recommend for family or date
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CANative
Seattle
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had an excellent Thanksgiving experience at Sparrow. The three course meal had some nice selections including the turkey entree. Neither of us chose the traditional entree. My risotto with lobster was delicious my partner had veal osso bucco which he enjoyed. (In both cases the protein might have been a tad overcooked but hey...it was a busy holiday.) We will definitely come back. We're eyeing the weekend brunch. It's a cozy but elegant atmosphere. Our server was excellent and a very sweet guy! Thanks for a wonderful holiday meal.
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PatC
Phoenix
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience2
This was a 3 course fixed menu for $75 per person. Definitely not worth it. The crab soup was delicious but that’s where it ended. The salad was pedestrian, the filet thin and tasteless and the risotto undercooked and tough. UGH! The service was extremely slow and the bar was understaffed because drinks came well after the appetizer.
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Kris
Seattle
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Thanksgiving menu! Enjoyed our choices a great deal! Wonderful customer service as well!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
Prime Rib was under cooked, main was served before finishing the starter. Charged $22 for 2 bottles of sparkling water, not informed of the extra charge.
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VASILYP
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best place to go ever! Highly recommended!!!!!
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Holly
Seattle
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
Chopped salad had a couple pieces of lettuce. Don’t recommend. Chilaquiles we’re good, ambiance was good.
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MoPed
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
This is a great neighborhood bar and lounge with utmost class. Been there a handful of times. Love the ambience and the service. The food and cocktails are good...but I would not describe them as outstanding, especially when you consider the pricing. Sandwiches/burgers start at $24. For a table of 3, our bill was over $265, and that was without any formal entrees...just sandwiches and an appetizer. I've definitely had better sandwiches and drinks for less $ elsewhere.
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TaliaM
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
The decor is pretty cool, but for brunch on a Sunday it was REALLY dark in there. This isn't the place to go if you're looking for an upbeat, fun brunch. This is the dark and moody place. There were only a few other tables, but service was fairly slow. Refills on coffee and water when we asked, but not before. The donut holes and truffle deviled eggs as appetizers were so good. My husband said the eggs had too much truffle, but I loved them. My vegetarian omelet was pretty basic, like something I could make at home, but with less seasoning. The potatoes were just okay. My husband had the eggs Benedict and he wasn't impressed either. He said his seemed underseasoned too, like the Hollandaise didn't have much salt. The armistice coffee was good, but when drip coffee is put into cappuccino mugs, it cools off very quickly, so that was kind of annoying. Overall, our anniversary brunch was just okay. We probably won't go back here for brunch or recommend it to friends.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reservations were easy. We were seated promptly. Menu selection was good. Drinks were great. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Our waitress was excellent and we enjoyed the service as well as the vibe of the restaurant. Love that they do brunch and happy hour. Definitely going to go back.
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AlexisM
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience5
Quality of food was good - a little disappointed in the crab avocado toast . For the price it was fairly small
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RyanV
Grand Rapids
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and stellar service by Dante. The Restaurant Week menu featured their very best dishes and they did not disappoint. The steak tartare, scallops with pork belly, and flourless chocolate cake were all delicious. Will definitely be returning.
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MustangGirl
Seattle
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Wow! Love how this old bar has converted into a very nice restaurant! Really rose to fit the neighborhood demographics. Good food and nice atmosphere. Can't wait to come back and try more menu items!
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Greg
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurant finds in recent years, the service is impeccable and the food options are amazing. Highest compliments for the Lamb Quesa-Birria, absolutely delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great experience! We will be back!
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FoodComa
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a mid-week date night. Explored the Seattle Restaurant Week menu. Food was really good, and Dante's service was excellent!
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GorgeGurl
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came for Seattle Restaurant Week. It was amazing! Our server was wonderful and I highly recommend the wine pairing. Well worth it!
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TeyaL
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great setup and excellent service, will definitely go back!
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MellissaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for my birthday and it was perfect! Great food and amazing service (our server looked like Matt Rife!) I forgot his name but if you see him you’ll know :)
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JanetI
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for brunch on a Saturday and loved every bite. The truffled eggs listed as "small bite" were mustardy and delicious, a nice thing to share as a starter (6 halves per order). Two of us had the seafood chowder, which had a yummy cream broth and chunks of crab, clams, and fish. We paired it with orders of crab-avocado-egg toast - spectacular! (It was actually too much food for me so my son finished my chowder.). My DIL had chicken and waffles, and loved the spices in the chicken and the crispy waffle. This was our second trip, the first time for dinner. It's pricey but good - worth the splurge.
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TonyGirl
Seattle
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My new favorite place. Service was perfect, food was divine.
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JohnD
Los Angeles
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Disappointing. Drinks took 40 minutes to arrive. We were almost finished with our meal before our drinks got to the table. The server was kind enough to comp the drinks recognizing the inconvenience. The food was ok at best. Overall, not a great experience.
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Cody
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We took our son there for his birthday and were please with both the service and quality of the food.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another lovely evening with great food, service and ambiance. Thank you so much :)
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Tamab
Seattle
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was all really good, service excellent and decor lovely.
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Anonymous
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience4
Low level bar food. Poorly executed. No refinement whatsoever. Expensive.
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Aviva
Seattle
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall1food2service3ambience3
Unfortunately Sparrow is always disappointing and I find myself wishing I'd gone somewhere else. I really like the vibe, and the front of house are nice and helpful. The food is always mediocre and a much smaller portion than I expect (I try to get something new each time I've been). There's a big lack of flavor and interesting textures compared to other restaurants of the same cost in the area. I just need to remind myself that I've given this place enough chances and to not come back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
The place was very pretty, Food was really mid strawberry lemonade was not good taste like a organic juice your mom would make.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We chose this restaurant because of the ambience and it didn’t disappoint. Great food, service, and vibes. We spent some time in the bar area as well waiting for our table and post dinner. That crew was just as exceptional. Dante’s great customer service was the cherry on top of our wonderful evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was incredible! Great ambiance, food, and service. I can’t say enough about our bartender Dante, every drink he made us was amazing! He made us custom cocktails based on a few questions he asked us and made our whole experience one of a kind. Will ABSOLUTELY be back!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovley ambiance & energy, delicious plates, topped with great selection of wine & specialty cocktails. I don’t believe there is a comparable restaurant in the Juanita area! I highly recommend the Tuna Tartare.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chefs and the bartenders here know exactly what they’re doing, as a former chef this is hard to find most places. The ambience has improved so much since the old days of jpub, the quality service and vibe are way nicer. If you want some exquisite dining in Kirkland this is the place I would recommend ! Try the tequila sour with their special volcanic tequila, I typically don’t like this kind of drink but it blew me away! The lamb birria and the truffle deviled eggs were also so good I could sit here and eat/drink all day!
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GavinL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Cool vibe of the setting but the taste and quality of the food can be better to match the vibe of the restaurant.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

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Sparrow - Kirkland is rated 4.3 stars by 501 OpenTable diners.

Sparrow - Kirkland does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.